A Texas man allegedly killed his 2-year-old daughter whereas he was on FaceTime with the kid’s mom amidst a police chase, in line with authorities.
On Monday, Deontray Flanagan, 25, picked up his daughter Zevaya from her daycare, KRPC 2 reviews, citing court docket paperwork.
Texas Dad Allegedly Strangled 2-Year-Old Daughter During Police Chase, FaceTime Call With Girl’s Mother
Flanagan reportedly took the woman to Walmart the place her mom, recognized by ABC 13 as Kairsten Watson, labored. There, he demanded the mother hand over her cellphone.
After she gave him the telephone, he reportedly struck her a number of instances earlier than fleeing by automobile with Zevaya, with authorities not far behind in a police pursuit. Zevaya’s mom, finally contacted Flanagan on FaceTime with Zevaya’s grandmother’s telephone, who occurred to be working a Walmart on the time as effectively, in line with the outlet.
Flanagan reportedly then lashed out at Watson after asking her for her cellphone password, which he didn’t obtain.
Court paperwork declare that Flanagan then started placing and choking Zevaya as Watson seemed on helplessly in horror because the assault precipitated, KRPC 2 reviews.
Flanagan finally ended the decision with Watson earlier than calling his stepfather, telling him the woman “was gone.”
Deontray Flanagan 25-years-old is charged with homicide within the loss of life of his 2-year-old daughter. Sheriff Gonzalez says he threatened to hurt the kid if mother didn’t hand over telephone and passcode. When she did he took the kid on a excessive velocity chase. @FOX26Houston pic.twitter.com/hxG5khhBUo
— Gabby Hart (@GabbyHartInformation) March 20, 2023
Police Pursuit Lasted 45 Minutes, Suspect Charged With Murder, Held On $2 Million Bail
The pursuit, which lasted for 45 minutes, led to Flanagan’s arrest, per KFYR-TV. Meanwhile, Zevaya was rushed to a close-by hospital the place she was pronounced lifeless.
Flanagan has since been charged with homicide and stays held on a $2 million bail. As of Friday, it was unclear whether or not he had entered in a plea or retained a lawyer.
“She worshipped him.” 2 y/o Zevaya Flanagan’s mother can’t course of what her final moments have been like. Dad Deontray Flanagan is charged w/killing toddler throughout pursuit + allegedly FaceTiming assault. Family + what occurred at present in court docket: @KHOU at 4,5,6 https://t.co/QXQtj8ha2X #khou11 pic.twitter.com/AvsjiVGNo3
— Jason Miles (@JMilesKHOU) March 22, 2023
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Girl’s Mother Told Authorities About Suspect’s Previous Threats: “They Didn’t Believe Me”
Watson advised ABC 13 that the 2 had many points previously, and rhetorically requested “are ya’ll going to wait until something (bad) happens to (Zevaya)?”
“I told [the authorities] over and over and over that something was going to be wrong,” Watson mentioned, ABC 13 reviews. “They could have at least tried to find him, but even with his past, no. I said, ‘Are y’all going to wait until something happens to her?’”
She went on to say she confirmed authorities a number of messages the place Flanagan had threatened to harm the kid, however added “they didn’t believe me.”
“They didn’t believe me,” Watson mentioned. “They thought I was just making this up, and he was the father.”
The mom advised Fox Houston that Zevaya was a cheerful child who beloved going to church.
GoFundMe Set Up For Zevaya’s Funeral Expenses, Aunt Calls Her Father “An Evil Person”
Zevaya’s aunt, Kaci Watson, additionally spoke to ABC 13 about her niece, recalling the horror the woman will need to have felt when her personal father started to kill her.
“She was probably just thinking, ‘Why?’ Like, ‘Dad, what did I do?’” Kaci Watson advised the outlet. “And she didn’t do anything. She didn’t do anything but love him and be a joy to the world, and he’s just an evil person.”
Meanwhile, a GoFundMe has been created to assist with Zevaya’s funeral bills. The fundraiser has already raised $4,412 out of a $12,000 objective as of Friday. Those eager about donating can achieve this right here.
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